Senior Planner

Interwest Consulting Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Planner to manage zoning codes and oversee CEQA project reviews. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field and 7+ years of experience in California planning agencies.

The role involves supporting local planning departments and completing planning studies while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with substantial work in California planning agencies.
• Experience processing moderately complex to complex development applications.

Responsibilities

• Update zoning code and development standards.
• Assist with or complete planning studies.
• Oversee CEQA review of projects, including IS/MND’s.
• Support local agency planning departments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Oral and written communication

Creative problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Job description

Senior Planner

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition.

Job Requirements

• Updating zoning code and development standards
• Assisting with or completing planning studies
• Overseeing CEQA review of projects, possibly including preparing IS/MND’s
• Generally supporting local agency planning departments
• Advance/policy planning, state and federal permitting procedures and compliance with CEQA and NEPA may all be required.
• Experience working for a city or county planning agency in California (as staff or consultant) with experience processing moderately complex to complex development applications is required.

Skills

• Can work independently and have strong customer service skills.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Are creative problem‑solvers
• Can work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• The ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines

Education/Experience

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field and 7+ years’ experience with substantial work in California planning agencies.

Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000 - $130,000

Benefits

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K plan, wellness programs, and more. Interwest is committed to career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

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